christmas tag
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Christmas Mince Pie filling. Please, has anyone got an easy Christmas Mince recipeI can make. I would be very grateful. Thanx. |
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Pak n Save Christmas Club Hi everyone. I did this last year and it was fantastic, so wanted to share itto make sure everybody knew it was around. https://www.paknsavechristmas.co.nz/faqs I did a momentus shop on Dec 10th and to be honest except for fresh fruit and veg I still have... |
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Cookware Essentials Christmas Cake... I made your christmas cake and it was delicious.Thankyou for the recipe which I'll use again next time. I didn't worry about the wooden box but stuck to the cooking time mentioned.Cheers Pam |
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Christmas chocolate log I tried some of this a couple of weeks ago, but forgot to ask for the recipe..... It is a fudge type roll, with crushed bisc, and dried fruits, Does anyone have a recipe for it??? Thanks |
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Trifle recipes for Christmas Day please With or without the booze |
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This was the best Christmas pudding ever Thank you cookessentials. I got a lot of comments about it. Two-In-One Rich Christmas Cake and PuddingBasic fruit mixture4½ cups (720g) sultanas1 cup (150g) currants1½ cups (250g) raisins, chopped1 cup (170g) pitted dried dates, chopped1 cup (17... |
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We're having duck for Christmas lunch what are your recommendations for the best seasoning/method to perfect roast duck? |
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Merry Christmas to all of the Recipes People ! I don't come in here nearly as much as I should, but I'd like to wish all the wonderful people in this friendly corner of TradeMe, old and new a wonderful Christmas Day. I hope Santa brought all of you what you wanted, I know my kitchens got a few new toy... |
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Happy Christmas Everyone.. ... Have a lovely time.. enjoy all your baking and cooking.. and give yourselves some time off to relax and enjoy your Christmas meals and time together with Family and Friends..…………(¯`O´¯)………â€... |
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Merry Christmas to you all..heres my Pav! http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/82/154829582_full.jpg I tried to make it look like a wreath and I have also sprinkled it with edible gold dust..glad I too the photo now I can see all the gaps I will go and fill them up with more berries...hope you... |
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Christmas Ham Glazing... dumb question :) Hey, was just pondering with a friend over how it is you can take a precooked ham out of the fridge, heat and glaze it the day before Christmas, then put it back in the fridge to be eaten for the next week or so... and somehow not give everyone food poisi... |
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Peeling potatoes before christmas I often peel my potatoes and leave them in water. To save time on Christmas day, I was going to peel my potatoes, pumpkin, kumera etc on christmas eve. I have since been told not to do them so early as they soak up water, does anyone know if thats the cas... |
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Cabbage recipes for Christmas. Does anyone have any fabulous recipes for cabbage, suitable to be served with Roast Duck?I love Cabbage, I also love brussle sprouts but am not allowed to cook them so I'm going for the next best thing. |
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Vegan christmas ideas One of my friends who is coming for christmas is a vegan and I wanted to make another dish that he would enjoy as well as us meat eaters.We were hoping to take a small picnic for dinner, any ideas? So far for lunch we have Barbeque-roasted baby potatoes (... |
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Gluten Free Steamed Christmas Pudding recipe Hi, I've lost my g/f steamed pud recipe and need another easy reliable recipe.Can anyone help???Have a blessed and safe Christmas season.Glenys |
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White christmas recipe plz HELP, |
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Heres a christmas cake recipe for all Best Fruitcake ever- Ill say!!! and a cerry listmas to you! 1 cup butter 1 cup sugar 4 large eggs 1 cup dried fruit 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt lemon juice 1 cup brown sugar nuts 1 or 2 quarts whiskey Before you start, ... |
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Christmas ice cream or a nice easy pudding help Hi there, i'm after a christmas ice cream recipe or a nice and easy pudding. Thanks in advance |
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Can you freeze christmas ham? Hi there. I won a large leg of xmas ham in a raffle.I live alone, and will never be able to cope with eating the whole thing before it goes off in the fridge. If I cut it into sections, and vacuum seal the bags, will I be able to freeze some of it so I'm ... |
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Bestest ever Christmas Cake recipe needed What is your never-fail, bestest ever Christmas cake recipe please? Mum used to make ours but since her death we havent had one (obviously!!!) and now my girls want to make one. Help please :) |
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Christmas Cake - when to pour the brandy over Do you do this as soon as it comes out of the oven - or the next day when the cake has cooled?Confusing! I used a recipe off the back of Edmonds High Grade Flour pack.No mention of brandy, but I would like to pour some over! |
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Chicken dish for Christmas Something yummy & different. Any ideas? |
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Dairy free and egg free christmas cake also very cheap, great for people on a budget. 700grams mixed fruit 1 1/3 cups of orange juice ( Raro or and fruit juice) 2 cups of self raising flour. soak fruit in juice over night. Add flour and put in a greased tin. Bake 1 1/4 hours at 180 degrees tur... |
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Has everyone got there Christmas menu sorted yet? I haven't I really need to get on to it. |
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Christmas Morning Muffin Recipe Please ... Hi,I would like a nice fruity/spicy muffin recipe that I can throw together very quickly on Christmas morning,can anyone help ??Otherwise I'll just have to adapt something I already have...Many thanks :-) |
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Christmas suggestions for Salad to go with Salmon? I am serving a Hot Smoked Salmon and a Ham for a cold Christmas luncheon.What would you suggest to go with these?We are just a little family of four so wanting something easy and transportable. I am taking everything to Mum and Dad's apartment in a retire... |
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Ideas for Christmas food that is easy to transport we are driving for 7 hours to get to our in-laws on Christmas eve.But I would still like to bring some homemade contribution to Christmas lunch!any ideas? |
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Nice icing for christmas cake please home made that is not to sweet or buttery, dont want a sickly sweet one , thanks in advance |
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Christmas Cake Topping - HELP! I've made a Christmas Cake - and have since decided I'd like to put a nut topping on it! is it too late? All the recipes I've seen so far say you need to cook the topping onto the cake? Does anyone know how to put a topping on before you serve it? Would l... |
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Contribution to Christmas brekky Am told to take nothing as all food taken care of ... but want to take something to eat at brekky. Any treats/additions/add ons that you can think of. Am taking pressies and handmade foodie treats as part of gifts but would like to add to the breakfast ta... |
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GLYCERINE IN CHRISTMAS CAKES My Recipe requires Glycerine. Will it matter if I leave it out and what does it do to the Cake?? |
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Hep please Melford - Your G/F Christmas cake I really like the lood of this cake and would have no trouble making it if it was for a family member, but I am making it to be given to a g/free family as part of a church thing.Is there annything non-alcoholicI can substitute for the brandy?I know it wi... |
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MY HUBBIE DOESN'T LIKE A DARK CHRISTMAS CAKE ... Would it be OK to use my usual sultana cake recipe and substitute the sultanas for mixed fruit?Would the baking time be the same? |
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Easy Christmas shortbread or cookies any recipes please?Will be making Christmas treats with children so need something simple that can be rolled out and cut into Christmassy shapes for decorating etc.Thank you x |
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Help want roast beef for Christmas lunch.. decided to have beef for lunch.what is the best cut to roast , how long etc....how do you do yours? |
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Nigella's Christmas Coleslaw ... Ive heard this mentioned a bit on here from people intending to make it for Christmas Day. Ive googled and had no luck finding the recipe, can someone please help? Id also love to see a pic of it. |
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Wanting gluten free christmas cake I usually make the ginger ale fruit cake in the edmonds book but now have to go gluten free. What flour do I use that is Gluten free. Thanks, |
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Children's Christmas baking Im wanting to bake/make with my preschoolers some Christmas treats. Any easy idea? Preferably ones that can make a week or so in advance and freeze or store. |
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Christmas cake icing help I am cutting holly out of coloured fondant, how do I get it to stay attached to the iced christmas cake?? Thanks |
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Ham for Christmas. Can anyone please recommend a really nice ham on the bone to get for Christmas?Not sure which are the good brands. I did look at one,a Hellers at the supermarket and it did look quite nice,but wasnt sure if they were any good or not. |
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Christmas Salmon Christmas Regal Salmon with Cranberry and Almond Crust Using: Fresh Salmon: Whole, Steaks & Fillets 1 whole Regal Marlborough Salmon Fillet 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped 1/4 cup slivered almonds 1/4 cup chopped parsley 2 t... |
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Irvines Christmas Fruit Mince Anyone know what places are selling it this year? Seems to be a bit difficult to locate |
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Christmas Morning tea Anyone have any great ideas for something different to have for a christmas morning tea. Bit tired of mince pies and cake. Catering for 15-20 |
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Apricot jam - for glazing christmas cakes Do we have to use apricot jams or can we use any jam that is in the fridge? |
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Have just made christmas cake with banana in it....has anyone else made or tried it. It was in the nzwomans weekly, last week i think. i used 2 bananas, and you could taste the banana flavour. i only hope it keeps and doesnt go mouldy. soaked the fruit in 1 cup brandy overnight. |
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Help christmas pudding novice! I am making Alison Holts Christmas pudding I have it in steaming now in a big old pudding steamer I greased it with heaps of butter but didn't use any baking paper. Now I'm really worried it won't turn out arghhh too expensive ingredients to waste. Do you... |
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Any ideas healthy/different for christmas lunch or just really yummy thanks |
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Christmas cake recipe calls for whisky...... in it, but i dont have any. have a bottle of Glava which is a whisky liquer. would that be ok to use.... going to try alison holst christmas cake, boiled in teabags. the recipe has no brandy etc in it. would it hurt to put some in, and would you put it in... |
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Christmas cake with pineapple wrapped in t-towel I would so much appreciate help with finding a Christmas cake recipe that has pineapple in it.It has to be one of the yummiest Christmas cakes I have ever eaten. The recipe (was from memory) in a monthly woman magazine (maybe Australia definitely not NZ).... |
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A Home Made Christmas Gift Saw this in the latest Women's Weekly for those of you who wish to make something as a gift this year. It is called a "Sand Art Brownie" You purchase a 1 litre glass jar with the rubber seal and clip top lid. You then need: 1 1/2 cups flour 1/2 ... |
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What foods mean "Christmas' to you... Hi guys... At the moment am trying to plan a Christmas community dinner for about 400 (not a typo!!! lol) people - but on a limited budget. So I need to get in the basics. What are the 3 MUST HAVE foods on your Christmas menu that make christmas special f... |
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Christmas Picnic Dessert Ideas We have decided this year to head outdoors for Christmas lunch and have a picnic. Main course all sorted, but what can we take for dessert that wont be an issue for the heat outside etc eg no cream?? thought of a fruit platter but would like some other tr... |
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The free raisin christmas recipe book ive seen the ad on tv for the free christmas recipe book but cant remember the website. the brand has raisins and other sorts of dried fruit. neone know what it is>???? |
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Gf christmas food ideas needed for breakfast/brunch please am stuck for ideas, something special but wheat free, thankyou inadvance |
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Freezing Christmas rockyroad ... I always make a white chocolate rocky road with turkish delight, marshmellows, coconut and pistachios for Christmas.Do you think if I made it now it would freeze and defrost ok?I normally make it at the last minute and it disappears quickly, but want to g... |
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Christmas themed things for xmas work do I need your help.Have to take some christmas themed nibbly/ dessert somethings ????What would you recommend. HELP |
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Christmas tarts... Now this is a weird question.... how are they traditionally served.. Like with cream?? Ice cream?? I normally eat them just by themselves but any ideas?? |
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Christmas cake...no alchohol?what can i substitue? I have found a recipe for a christmas cake that im wantitng to make,however i do not want to add alchohol into my cake so what could i use as a substitute for the 1 Cup of Rum?? Also,with using no alchohol in the cake,how would i store it and how long? th... |
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Alison Holst's 3-egg Christmas Cake Can anyone help me (for my daughter) with Alison Holst's 3-egg Christmas Cake recipe please.I have made her 6-egg one and for the life of me, I can't put my hands on my copy of the smaller one. Many thanks, in anticipation. |
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Christmas Day picnic ideas please Need a few ideas for a xmas day picnic, finger food, something for a main and something for afters, finger food,a bit posh, no children, any ideas gratefully accepted, tia. Merry Xmas!! |
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Christmas Cake Recipe without Butter please Anyone got a christmas cake recipe without butter.One that has been tried and is successful please.Need to make one for someone who is dairy free.Thanks. |
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Christmas cake Have I left it too late to make one? I am a christmas cake virgin LOL and really want to make one. |
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Christmas Lunch...Need Help.. First time doing... Hi guys i really need some help. Every year its a mad rush around auckland to see my father partners mum and partners father. I decided this year we would have a xmas lunch so everyone can come to us.I have no idea what im doing as first time hosting but ... |
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BBQ Lunch or dinner Christmas Day... What food would you have? Looking for some yummy ideas for a bbq (for a change) Christmas Day. |
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Recipes off MB last Christmas Hi all.Last year I got a recipe for Onion jam, and Chicken&Bacon pate - made with cream, and made bain maree style - off here.They both went down a treat as gifts, and I wish to make again this year - but can't be bifted trying to find the recipes aga... |
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Salmon for Christmas Just ordered our salmon for Christmas Day. We got some last year and it was superb!! It was couriered on Dec 23rd in a chilly box and when I opened it on Christmas morning, after storing it in the fridge, the icepacks were still partly frozen (and it was ... |
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Gluten Free Christmas Cake I am currently making the wooden cakebox christmas cake, and I also want to make a gluten-free christmas cake.Does anyone know if I can use the same recipe, just change the flour to gluten free? (the BP/fruit etc is already gf). Would I use the same measu... |
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NIGELLA LAWSON'S CHRISTMAS CAKE RECIPE Anyone have this recipe please? |
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Christmas Pudding this year We are in charge of Christmas puddings for the table. Pav,Fruit Salads,Trifle,anything ive missed?? anything extra?? |
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Making christmas cake and the icing meaning the almond and the royal what would the key things i would need to know about handling them.when i say the icing meaning i am going to get it pre made from the shop. Never handled it as this is the first time i am making a christmas cake. |
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Moist christmas cake recipe please can anyone give me a nice moist recipe for christmas cake, I dont like crumbly dry ones i like the real nice moist ones. Thanks heaps. |
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Christmas cake - best way to store please?? Need to put it away before it gets eaten! thanks |
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Can I use self-raising flour in a Christmas cake I bought SR flour by mistake.The basic ingredients are 12 oz flour, 12 oz sugar, 12 oz butter, 5 eggs with 3lb of fruit.Plus golden syrup, pineapple and spices.Many thanks. |
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Juliewn - Q re. christmas cake ingredients Can you please help me. I have all my ingredients ready to go to make my cakes today using your recipe BUT the recipe I have copied from here http://www.trademe.co.nz/Community/MessageBoard/Messages.aspx?id=68850&topic=13says to use 500g butter, but t... |
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Christmas Baking Morning all.Can you wonderful people please advise me on how long things like russian/choc fudge, coconut ice, apricot balls & shortbread will last for?I am wanting to do gifts for people for christmas but am unsure how far in advance i can make it so... |
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ALDI CHRISTMAS CAKES............ Aldi's are just gorgeous. It's just not Christmas without an Aldi's or 3.....well sometimes 5. Regrettably no Aldi that I know of in NZ, but if you have family there, why not get them to post you a cake, you won't regret it. |
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Great Christmas recipe thread... when I open this thread I don't get the most recent messages first - it starts back in August and I'm not too sure which year that is.. Please help me - I am also wanting to locate the Christmas Truffle thread - please, what have I done wrong? |
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Christmas cake sunk in the middle Made Julie le Clerc's recipe yesterday, followed directions exactly, same tin size, same temperature fan bake etc and it has sunk in the middle.I tested it to see if it was cooked through, ok. Have made many Christmas cakes over the years and this is the ... |
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*Christmas recipes that are low carb, gluten free* "*Christmas recipes that are low carb, gluten free or low glycaemic load*" Christmas is a time when those of us who have chosen this healthier way to eat find it quite challenging to create dishes that we can enjoy and share with lov |
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Anyone in Hamilton who is able to ice Christmas... cakes?I am looking for someone to ice 4-8 mini christmas cakes for me (13cm X 13xm) early December.I will supply cake, boards, icing etc - I am going to give as gifts but I am no good at smoothing the royal icing out. If anyone is interested or knows of a... |
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I need a recipe and ideas for christmas presents I have seen in the past Jars with ingredients layered in them and all you need to add is the liquid when you make them. I thought i could make some for friends/family etc does anyone have a recipe or know where i could get one... . . |
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Pot luck dinner theme mid winter Christmas we are hosting a mid winter Christmas, pot luck dinner next month. I thought I would serve some mulled wine. Does anyone have a favourite recipe, I don't drink red wine so have never tried mulled wine. I have googled recipes but I don't know what's good |
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Christmas cake recipe. help needed.... Making a cake using a christmas cake recipe, i have 2 recipes, one says water, sugar, fruit etc, and bring to boil. cool then add other ingred. The other says soak fruit overnight in ginger ale. NOW... Does anyone think it would be ok to boil the firs... |
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Best Ever Christmas Cake from Julie Hi can you tell me what size your 3 tins are and also what size pineapple tins you used. |
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Today I made Alison Holst Christmas pickle I have made it before, exactly the same recipe and it was a nice bright colour but the one today is quite dark. Could this be because maybe I boiled it too long. The recipe didn't say how long to boil. It just said bring to the boil. I boiled for about 20... |
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Allison Holst's Golden Christmas Cake This one made with white wine. Anyone had made this one ? Can someone please tell me how many days ahead of Christmas can you bake this one,worried as this doesn't had any liquer in it but would like to serve it on Christmas day. Also can you do a last mi... |
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Gluten free pastry,profiteroles,Christmas cake etc Can anyone please help with recipes for the above plus any other Christmassy GF recipe ideas please? Someone who needs to follow a GF diet is coming for two weeks over Christmas,New Year and two family birthdays so don't want her to miss out on all the fe... |
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Booze for your Christmas cake What do you all use? I am not a drinker but absolutely love boozy Christmas cake n went to our local liquor shop yesterday to buy a mid range rum n brandy, came across a brand called black heart,got another brand but was thinking as that stuff black heart... |
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Old fashioned christmas pudding Ive been using the same recipe for a long time, just not the last few years, it calls for suet but that was unavailable so I used to use shreddo now thats unavailable, what can I use instead. Or if someone has a great recipe, mine makes 2 and steams for 6... |
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Gluten free christmas cake has anyone got a good gluten free christmas cake recipe please |
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My Christmas Food Bag or Bargain Box Has anybody done this? Do you think it was good value for money? I am considering it and getting everyone to contribute to the cost (3 adult kids and their partners) because it would just be so much easier having everything sorted |
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"Baked Alaska" from Viva. for Christmas. Different, sounds yum. Back in the day kids loved a slice of icecream with crunchie meringue for pud, always amazed them that it didnt melt in the oven lol. |
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Christmas baking started. what about you? whats on the list this year. |
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Vegetarian Christmas ideas? Have family coming for Christmas that are vegetarian & would like to make vegetarian food for the whole stay for everyone. Have some great ideas from the vegetarian threads, but what about ideas for special food for Christmas day? Thanks |
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What is your favourite Christmas dessert Looking for inspiration for a show stopper,but not complicated, christmas dessert for 15 people. Have trifle,fruit salad,pavlova under control. Was thinking maybe something in the ice cream line. |
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Christmas mince pies Has anyone seen the Anathoth berry mincemeat in the supermarket this year? I prefer this now to the traditional one and no, I don’t want to make my own. |
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Gluten free Christmas cake Is it possible to use an old traditional Christmas cake recipe gluten free by simply substituting gluten free flour for the plain flour? Or are there other factors to consider? |
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Spiced nuts for christmas I have to take some on the day. I have a few recipes but not too sure if some are too spicy. Have you a tried and true recipe I could use as I have never made these before. Thanks |
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Christmas cake with pineapple Have a feeling my big xmas cake is looking dry. Wondering if I use the same recipe and put a tin of pineapple in it. I had a recipe with pineapple- alisonholst, but cant find it. the other cake I soaked in port for 3 days. will recheck recipes on here. ju... |
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Christmas cake recipe with crushed pineapple I know this is a long shot - I've lost the only copy of my favourite Christmas cake recipe and am wondering If there is anyone out there that has it and if I can get a copy of it It was in an Edmonds Cookbook, around 1985-1990 - it has a tin of crushed pi... |
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Christmas cake topping Many family members don't like icing on christmas cake, so thought I would decorate with cherries, nuts etc. Do you put them on top before cooking or after. If after, do you make a glaze of some sort. looked in a few recipe books, but found nothing. I rem... |
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Christmas Truffle recipes . can you please share Can those of you who make Christmas truffles please share your favourite recipes. I am wanting to make a selection of different ones, but there's so many online that it's confusing, and it would be good to know other people's recipes that work out well pl... |
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Quick truffle recipes.christmas is coming! hi all hope that i am not starting a thread that already exists. if so sorry LOL! ok wanting ideas for quick truffle recipes that we can all share - christmas is not far away and with wee gifts for teachers, grandparents etc etc i thought that it might be... |
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Christmas Ham Skin. Hmmmm, over the years I along with others have turfed out the skin that comes off the hams. Recently tried something thinking - well, we do it with pork skins so with a piece of ham skin, cut into pieces about 2.5 cm wide and in various lengths with the l... |
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Looking for christmas cake wrapper.Nap/Hastings for putting around the cake. tried many places, but cant find what I want. Any ideas.thanks. |
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Christmas Day Breakfast for 17 - ideas please :) Will be buffet style and not sit down. Trying to come up with food that can be prepared in advance. Would love any ideas or thoughts please :) |
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Nice Christmas Salad that can be made ahead of time, in order to avoid the crazy chaos in the kitchen. Love some ideas! |
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So much cooking stress at Christmas. Why do we do it to ourselves? Why do we suddenly think we have to produce a Masterchef winning dinner of dishes we’ve never made before? I’m going stress-free this Christmas and not making anything overly complicated or that I haven’t... |
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Rich fruit Christmas cake/pudding Does anyone have a recipe for these which are sold in the supermarket? |
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Help! need a fast Christmas Pudding recipe Going to a Mid Winter Christmas on Saturday and discover that I'm on pudding, specifically Christmas pudding. Have located an old fashioned pudding basin but now discover that most recipes involve about 10 hours of steaming and then a couple more on the d... |
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Goldpack Fruit/Christmas Cake Apparently this Recipe is quite old and the Recipe was on the pack of Goldpack Fruit. I think it may be a boiled one but not sure. TIA. |
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Christmas Goodies Thought others might be interested. I just found this recipe in my search for something different, definitley on my "to make" list this year. http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/26221/christmas+florentine+bars?ref=collections,christmas-baking-sweets |
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Deluxe bring a plate Christmas oh dear - help please I am SO not good at this. I need help with what to make for a de luxe pot luck Christmas meal (can be any part of a main course or dessert (no nibbles or starters) I have to be able to prepare it the night before and it must look ama... |
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Christmas Baking I have been thinking off Christmas, on and off, this week. And wondering what, baking I could do. Like, biscutes and slice to make and store in freezer. What's everyone's favourites. Idea's would be appreciated, recipes included, Thanks. |
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Uncooked Christmas cake recipe required I am looking for a recipe of a uncooked Christmas cake, hoping someone can help me please! |
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Christmas Edibles to Make as Presents Hi - does anyone have any particular things they make to give away as presents for Christmas? I have some jars already so could make anything. |
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Casual Christmas day ideas for 6 adults. Hubbie wants BBQ and salads. I just want to have a stress free / kitchen free day with a glass of something long and cold. Mrs B. |
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GREATGRANNIES' SECRET CHRISTMAS CAKE. 1lb. Brown Sugar 1lb. Butter 9 Eggs 1 1/4 lbs Flour 1/2 teasp. Baking Soda 1 teasp. Mixed Spice 1 teasp. Nutmeg 1 teasp. Cinnamon 4 1/2 lbs Mixed Fruit Lemon Essence Brandy to cover fruit (as much as you like) Bake 4 1/2 hours at 140 C degrees. Keeps well... |
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What's everyone making on Christmas Day . We, like I imagine a lot of families do a bit of a Christmas Pot Luck lunch. Each family takes along (to In Laws place) a Main, a Salad, and a Desert. Usually we do try and make sure we have a Pav, Trifle, and Ambrosia covered by someone but I'm intereste... |
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BIN IN GLUTEN FREE CHRISTMAS CAKE RECIPE Has anyone made this and how did you find it? I have never made one GF but have a family member who is GF and I would like to make them one. |
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Can l mix brandy and sherry for Christmas Cake? I don't have enough sherry or brandy to put in my fruit to soak and l was wondering would it work to mix them together and soak them in the mix? |
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Christmas Cake Cookers .help Never made a real Christmas cake before . am 60 next year ! and I have decided to do the real deal this year . the recipe calls for soaking the fruit in the booze for a day or 2 before proceeding further . I have been soaking my fruit since this morning .... |
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Gluten free recipes/christmas any good healthy gluten free recipes and for christmas too please |
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Favourite Christmas ham glazes Ok, hit me with your best ham glazes. Also any tips and tricks. I have never glazed a ham before, but overall I'm a pretty experienced cook, so don't mind taking on a challenge. Thanks! |
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Gluten Free Christmas cake recipe please. Does anyone have a good gluten free Christmas cake recipe they can share. |
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Simon Holst's Pineapple Christmas cake. I saw Simon make this once on TV, and wondering if anyone has the recipe. thought I had it but cant find it. Or a similar recipe that has crushed pineapple in it. Needs to be a good recipe to stay good until Christmas Day. (had one once go mouldy. ) |
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Christmas "freezer" baking ahead baking and advice This year, looks like we have a full house again (as well as company for 4 weeks from New Years eve on). Please send me your ideas and recipes for filling the freezer so I can get through the season with ease. I know some of you are Martha Stewart in the ... |
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Healthy / gluten free christmas recipes please Hi thanks in advance . some don;t have to be gluten free . but want some healthy options please . |
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What to fill the tins with this Christmas? Any suggestions please on "What to fills the tins with this Christmas". For the last few years I have given our adult children baking at Xmas time. I always make chocolate chip cookies but this year I have added another tin. now what to put in it? Lol |
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Who makes a lovely Rich Christmas cake. Hi I am looking for a nice rich moist tried and true christmas cake recipe. |
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I've made the christmas cake. Now how do I go about keeping it fresh and free from mould and other nasties, until it's needed. (Hubby suggested eating it now! ) |
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Mini Christmas cakes / muffins Does anyone have a nice recipe for mini Christmas cakes / muffins done in the large paper muffin cases. I would like to make them now so they would need to keep well and not go stale before Christmas. I would like to decorate them nicely with white icing ... |
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Christmas biscuit cutters Has anyone got an easy recipe for biscuits that I can make with my grandchildren that can be used with biscuit cutters? Thankyou. |
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Christmas Desserts What desserts can I make in the next week and freeze. I will be out of action of xmas, hubby will be able to do little bits, cream etc |
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Christmas Ham? We were given a 10kg ham. It's enormous, so decided to cut into it 4 days ago as it was obviously going to last long past Christmas. Now I'm worried that it will go off, even before the big day. I have it in a ham bag, rinsed in vinegar water, but does th... |
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Icing for a Christmas cake I made my first proper Christmas cake ever (nearly 60 ! ) and it is nearly time to ice it . I don't want to do the royal icing . prefer the brandy icing . so I have 2 questions . how long will the brandy butter icing keep and is it best to ice straight on... |
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Menu for Christmas Day brunch Ideas please |
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Christmas cake without soda Can you make a Christmas Cake with either baking soda or powder? |
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Homemade baking hamper Christmas Present Last year instead of buying presents, I made up a hamper of home baking to give as my presents. (They ended up being packed into decorated banana boxes) I'm looking to do the same this year, but would like to consider a variety of items. Each hamper last ... |
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Homemade Christmas. I've decided to make all the adults in our family homemade edible Xmas pressies this year. Think I've settled on various infused vodkas (in sexy bottles) for the younger adults, and truffles/christmas crackers for the older. but some don't have a sweet to... |
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HELP! Picnic food ideas Christmas Day Seems we are now going 2 hours away for a picnic on Christmas Day. No idea what food to pack that is still bit special. Will have chilly bin. One gluten free and two fussy kids. LOL! Thanks for ideas! xxx |
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Potatoes and Christmas dinner My sister has asked me to bring potaotes for christmas lunch (at her house). I think she had boiled new potoates in mind. I have in my head - duck fat roasted potatoes. my question: one - I work on Christmas morning, so can't make them at home before we g... |
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Christmas Brunch ideas Its just my sister and me for the early part of Christmas Day so we thought we would do a brunch. She always has really interesting and different ideas for food and I would like to be a bit more original too - anyone got any good ideas? |
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Gluten free Christmas Does anyone have any nice recipes to share, especially in the pudding/sweets etc dept? I am a foodie and making GF stuff is challenging! |
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Mallowpuff Christmas puddings & Strawberry Santas I know these two things and I make them and put on my Nibbles platters each Christmas. I always get to make the nibbles as my part of Christmas dinner and I'd like any other ideas that you may have? |
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Christmas Ham as these are so expensive what do you think is the best tasting cooked ham to buy, also a moist ham. Some I have had previously have been quite dry. |
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Christmas cake with crushed pineapple recipe pleas i used to make this recipe years ago and it always turned out good but can't locate my recipe. if anyone can help it would be much appreciated. thanks |
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Christmas lunch/dinner on a budget . I only eat free range and when I see things like size 30 chickens I do wonder what they have been fed to get them so big so fast. probably loaded with antibiotics or summink. It certainly isn't natural. |
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Christmas Tree shaped Shortbread Cutters Does anyone know where i can buy these , anywhere in the Eastern suburbs/Wellington CBD/Porirua area. I have tried Farmers, Stevens, Briscoes with no luck. I plan to cut sliced watermelon into christmas trees - using the green bit of the melon as the base... |
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Christmas Day Menu Suggestions - So Christmas Day we have family arriving from a long overseas flight at lunchtime. My thoughts are we have breakfast (2 adults, 2 children) French toast, bacon, fruit. Then for a later lunch light nibbles (cheese, crackers, mussels, oysters, veges/fruit/d... |
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Christmas Festivities-Your plans-UPDATE How is everyone's plans? We all ready, set, go, for the onslaught? My plans have changed drastically. Now just the 2 of us while she is recovering from a triple bypass and home for the Big Day. Now to redesign the menu. |
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'Christmas' Biscotti Does anyone have a tried and true Christmas Biscotti recipe (with cranberries) they can post on here please? I had a very good one but somehow managed to lose it :( There are heaps when I google but would much rather use a recommended one. TIA :) :) |
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Looking for Nice Christmas Mincemeat. For years I have bought Ernest Adams (in red container) Christmas mincemeat. I have been to nearly every supermarket in our local area & all they have on the shelves is 'Tastie' brand. Have made one batch, but finding this mincemeat tastless, sugery & sti... |
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When icing a Christmas cake? do I unwrap it and leave for a while . or do I put the marzipan straight onto it? I am then going to ice it with the brandy butter icing ,,,do I let the marzipan set at all or ice straight onto that ? Oh and I have read you put apricot jam onto cake befor... |
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Christmas Platter of Nibbles, New ideas. Love these nibbles where they are open to be picked on during this wonderful festive occasion. My latest addition is nice red mini - peppers, ( little red balls similar size to a cherry tomato) with a small circular cap cut off, hollowed a little then fil... |
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Merry Christmas To all of you wonderful cooks in here and thank you all for taking the time to answer my kitchen queries all through the year and for sharing your handy kitchen tips with me. |
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Any good christmas snack recipes Help! Any good christmas snack recipes which dnt cost a fortune. Thanks |
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Left over Christmas Ham Have had enough ham now (on third one). I know it doesn't freeze very well - any suggestions on what to do with what is left as too good just to end up just sitting in the fridge until its time to put in the bin. |
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Brightly-coloured Cathedral Christmas Cake recipe Please can anyone help with providing an actual recipe for this?I did look up 2 threads previously posted about this but there were no recipes (although Alison Holst's version was mentioned but not given). Does anyone have a great version of this as I wan... |
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Christmas Day menu So am I the first one to start organising my Christmas Day menu! Yes the Christmas in December not a mid-year one lol This will only be our second Christmas Day at our place with both families so I am trying to get organised and hopefully keep a watch out... |
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Christmas day lunch What are people doing for christmas day lunch! Need some inspiration. Thanks |
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Hilary Barry's Christmas Cake Did anyone keep Hilary's Christmas Cake recipe from, I think, Womens Day just before Christmas 2009. I made it and it was soooo nice, then I lost the magazine. Would really like to have it again. If someone can help, Many thanks Elaine |
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Christmas menu plans... 2010 so anyway gettin organised or am i the only sad puppy doing this lol... . happy planning everyone! ! |
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Christmas food treats- recipes please I make 250 normally tarts for my relations however now I am wanting to make a change from that this year. Does anyone have ideas on what I could make? something that is possible to post would be great and something that does not take for ever to make! Man... |
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The Great Christmas Recipe Thread bump to the top - its never too early to start the planning! |
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Christmas muffin recipe please now i'm not the best baker in the world but i thought i could make these this year for hubby's work do. i did think of using a cake recipe but i don't want it to be to heavy. i want to be able to use fruit mince or mixed fruit and mixed spices. all ideas ... |
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Dutch Christmas help please. our son-in-laws family celebrated Christmas on Christmas eve with traditional dutch food. His parents are no longer with us, but I would like to keep up the tradition involving our grand daughters. Can anyone help me with recipies or ideas. many thanks in... |
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Bestest ever Christmas Cake recipe needed What is your never-fail, bestest ever Christmas cake recipe please? Mum used to make ours but since her death we havent had one (obviously!!!) and now my girls want to make one. Help please :) |
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Christmas cake ice cream A great way to use up leftover christmas cake or xmas pudding cause by now we are all so sick of it! 2 litres french vanilla ice cream whipped up lightly in food processor, 400-800 grams xmas cake without icing, 2 tbsp orange juice or liquer such as rum, ... |
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So was your Christmas ham perfect? Help please Doing my ham today.I have a half precooked ham and have prepared a guava and honey glaze. I'm really struggling with the cooking times - I realize it's cooked and don't want to dry it out but some recipes say cook for up to 2 hours, other just... |
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4 Ingredient Christmas Cake There was a thread on here recently have tried the sidebar with variations of the above header and can't locate it, can anyone help.I know it was dried fruit soaked overnight in liquid then flour and baking powder! Just not sure of quantities. |
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Christmas cake icing for him Posted by him! We made the cake which is currently being regularly fed with brandy and it's going to divided in half as she doesn't like almond icing! My question is about the top white layer - I've seached the recipes on here and printed off ... |
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Nuts in the Christmas cake This year I am making a Christmas cake that contains nuts.It's so long since I've made one I can't remember whether or not to chop them.I would rather not, but will it make a difference to how it cooks! I know it's late to be doing it, but... |
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Has anyone made White Christmas into truffles! Just wondered if anyone has used the White Christmas recipe & made truffles with it! Merry Christmas all! |
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Food for thought at Christmas http://vimeo.com/52711779 |
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Christmas dinner and nibble ideas So, i'm going home, and my mum has had a very stressful year.I said don't worry, i want you to sit back and relax - I'll do all the cooking . GAAAH! now i'm freaking out! what should i cook! we like a very relaxed, salady focus. Usually ha... |
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Diabetic Fruit/Christmas Cake. Can anyone share a good recipe.Would be appreciated.Thanks very much. |
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Christmas Novelty Plates On facebook about a month ago I saw some "Santa Slays" made out of candy canes, marshmellows etc.My daughter wants to get creative for the Christmas table. Has anyone got any other ideas.! |
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Nice sounding twist on cheesecake for Christmas Thought this sounded pretty nice so thought I'd share. http://www.channel4.com/4food/recipes/tv-show-recipes/sunday-brunch-recipes/mince-pie-cheesecake-recipe |
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Christmas pudding Helen Robertson's caramel crock pot Christmas pudding. It's so easy no fuss or messing, tastes simply delicious and serves 12. self saucing too Merry Christmas |
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Christmas day salad ideas Please :) |
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Christmas Ham Query We have been given a large bone in ham that we are going to glaze and heat for Christmas dinner.There is no way that we will use it all on the day.Will it be ok to be refrigerated and then eaten cold over the next couple of days!Just wondering as it is al... |
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Croissants for Christmas Hi, Im in Dunedin and we are wanting to have fresh croissants for Christmas lunch (without making them).Does anyone know who sells yummy yummy ones that I can get the day before or freeze! |
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Basic but tasty stuffing for Christmas Chicken. I don't have many herbs and spices, but wondered if I made a stuffing from fresh breadcrumbs, mixed herbs and added chopped apricots! Do I bind it all together with an egg!Not very up on this sort of thing unfortunately.I know there are packet mixes a... |
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Food for thought at Christmas http://vimeo.com/52711779 |
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Christmas ham. Have always purchased our Christmas ham from same butcher for many years.This year we have been given one from a well known nationwide chain (two words). Has anyone cooked one of these and found them up to speed! Some of our guests are rather particular! |
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Desserts for Christmas Usually we have dinner at my parents but for a change this year we are all heading to my sisters, so I thought i would like to make something different other than the normal, trifle, pav, xmas pudding. So could you please share some ideas, oh and recipes ... |
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Buying Christmas Hams There seems to be a big difference in prices of hams and I question what the difference is! I just want a good quality half a ham on the bone!They seem to range from & $9.99 a kg to $18.99 a kg - does anyone have any thoughts on this please! |
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Christmas cake where and how to store Hey wonderful cooks i have made my 2 Christmas cakes (Little friday recipe book).My arm is strong as hell from stirring it every day for a perhaps a month.Now i need to know where to i put it in the fridge or in the pantry And if you could give me tips in... |
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Glazing for my Christmas Ham Can you please help me- I had a recipe for glazing my ham, using crushed pineapple, mustard, brown sugaretc - but I have mislaid it - this topping went crunching and was so delicious. |
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Lactose free Christmas recipes? - for gifts I've had a hunt through various threads but was wondering if someone has a good recipe for a lactose free sweet truffle/ball/baking item that is 'special' enough to be given as a gift, and also delicious!I have given savoury gifts before but t... |
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If you're having visitors over Christmas . do you expect to provide them with every meal or do you expect them to either help themselves or to help you!In our house, whether we have visitors or not, I will probably be providing the main meal of the day and suggestions for breakfast and lunch but t... |
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Christmas tree biscuits /alison holst has any one got vol 3 of alison holsts kitchen diary . i wont the tree biscuits on page 69 please |
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Icing for Christmas cake. What is the best icing for a Christmas cake! Not too keen on fondant.anyone have a good butter icing recipe suitable for Christmas cakes! |
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Christmas Night Snack Ideas Please Hi all.we are having a big lunch and then pudding later on so would like some ideas for snacks.but nothing too filling like savouries etc. I have meat and cheese platter, fruit platter and cheese balls. Thanks |
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Mini christmas puddings. Hello cooks, want to make some christmas puddings in my mini muffin tins. All the recipes I have found need to be boiled or in the crock pot, but neither of those will work for me. Has anyone done them in muffin tins before. Thanks. |
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Christmas Dinner ideas . Our family do the pot luck style Christmas Dinner where we all bring a desert and a main. Of course we always try to make it a bit "special" some family members have their "signature Chrismas Day dish" but I like to vairy what I do eac... |
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Christmas Breakfast, need to take a plate. I have no idea what to take as I have never been to a breakfast on Christmas morning. It has to be something I can make the day before and then be in the car for about 3 hours of travelling early on Christmas morning. I thought about a bacon and vege quic... |
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Dry Christmas Cake. I have made my christmas cake a few days ago, and I am going to ice it today with almond and royal icing but it seems a bit dry. Is there anything I can pour over it! Will the icing make it moist! Thanks heaps |
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Christmas Cake with Sultanas only please Does anyone have a Christmas Cake recipe with sultanas only and perhaps a little brandy - No cherries, nuts or peel allowed due to a family member having food allergies with traditional mix fruit Christmas cake! |
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Christmas pudding Fisher if you read this or anyone else who has fishers christmas pudding recipe, can you list it for me.I have to cook for 10 for mid christmas dinner next week and need a reliable recipe.I'm not the greatest cook so something that's not too difficult wou... |
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Christmas cake, whats your favourite recipe. |
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A question bout puring brandy on christmas cake hi i don't usually put alcohol on my christmas cake but thisis what my nan wants.after the cake is cooked right what do you put the cake in/on to add the brandy in weekly! where does any excess brandy go that hasn't gone into the small holes you ... |
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Storing a Christmas cake? I'm sure this has already been discussed but I couldn't find a thread when I searched. How best to store the Christmas cake! I have baked it and iced it with almond icing and royal icing and am planning to put it into a very large tupperware conta... |
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Made the same christmas cake that I have madeevery year (30+) same tin, and this is the first year that it is not cooking right in the middle. Just given it another 30 mins. so worried the top is getting burnt, so put some brown paper on top. |
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Gordon Ramsay Christmas Cookalong I watched this last night on Prime and it was excellent and took note of a few different things he did - in particular the way he roasted potatoes.He par boiled them, then seasoned them and then sprinkled semolina over them before roasting them in goose f... |
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When making a christmas cake and the recipe says- brown sugar,- if you use white, do you get a lighter colour cake. Have just made mine, which is a boil up of fruit etc, and it is very dark, just wondered if I used white sugar it would turn out a bit more ofa golden colour. |
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Jo Segars Christmas cake recipe Can someone please help me with Jo Segars Christmas cake recipe !has condensed milk in it please |
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Anyone see Nigella's Christmas Kitchen last night? If so, what was the last thing that she made and sat in a chair in front of the fire to eat! |
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Gluten free christmas cake does anyone have a easy no fail recipe! please |
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Cheep easy christmas baked gift ideas please o also on a budget |
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My Christmas Cakes Some of the cakes I have done in the past week or so, the Christmas ones are 4" mini fruitcakes. http://www.flickr.com/photos/44791835@N04/8225441082/in/photostream |
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Christmas Ice Cream Have been given this as a task for Christmas Day.Thought a 2 litre tub of vanilla ice cream and then mix through glace cherries, Christmas Mince and perhaps some chopped walnuts with a tablespoon of some sort of liqueur.Would this be ok or any other sugge... |
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Christmas Muffins Would like recipe for these muffins pls.Maureen. |
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Lost my christmas cake recipe! We shifted house in January this year and I cannot find my Christmas cake recipe. This is a disaster as it is the only christmas cake i have ever tasted that i like. I wonder if anyone can help.For years I have made a christmas cake from a recipe that app... |
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I found this recipe for Baby Christmas Cakes. which I think is grand, especially if there's only 1 of you who likes Christmas cakes.I think it's from a very early, 1990's, Listener. Soak 175grams of mixed fruit in 1/4 of a cup of either whisky, brandy, dark rum or orange juice. Leave over... |
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Christmas breakfast! We usually do a big cooked breakfast, but it tends to fill us up and spoil lunch!This year I'd like to have something special, decadent even, but lighter, but can't think of a thing!Any ideas! |
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Christmas lunch --salad recipes please!!! Im making the christmas lunch this year ,thats all good but i have a great" Jamie Oliver" tried & tested !Turkey recipe , i just need some real nice tasty salads to go with , i love interesting salads ,lots of colours/fruitsetc ....any ideas... |
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Christmas hams may be hard to come by The warning comes amid predictions of a global pork shortage and news of a drop in New Zealand production of up to 30,000 pigs. Some suppliers have already raised prices by up to 30 cents a kilo and the retail price is predicted to rise even more in the N... |
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Any one done mini christmas cakes cooked in a Flower pot!Any advise! |
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Mini Christmas cakes About a week or so ago, I asked about cooking times for these wee ones. Well, I made some today and they came out perfectly!SOI pleased with them - was going to have one warmed with some home-made ice-cream - but I couldn't wait . |
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Brownie Recipe for Christmas Present's Hi :) Does anyone have a yummy brownie recipe that they give as a gift for Christmas. I'm wanting to do the dry ingredients and put it in a nice bag or jar to give as gift's. Or any other yummy baking recipes people use :) Thanks |
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Best boiled Christmas pudding I want to have a go at making my own boiledChristmas pud .Would you share your recipe please -Thanx |
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Christmas Baking? I'm feeling stressed! Overworked!Any ideas for easy Christmas baking please! |
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Individual christmas desserts Am having a small dinner party and would like to make individual desserts that are a bit posh! Any ideas will be gratefully accepted (and tried out!), thanks |
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*** Christmas dessert finger food *** Any suggestions for a senior citizen's christmas luncheon dessert finger food.!Will be catering for around 60 people. To help us in a small kitchen we will have a nice main meal but to help the stress levels we thought we'd just have finger food f... |
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Christmas Cake question. my recipe calls for 150mls brandy or rum, but I can't stand the smell of either when mixing it all up!What other liquor could I use and where would I purchase a small bottle of it! |
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VODKA CHRISTMAS CAKE 1 cup sugar, 1 tsp. baking powder, 1 cup water, 1 tsp. salt , 1 cup brown sugar, Lemon juice, 4 large eggs, Nuts, 1 bottle Vodka,2 cups dried fruit.Sample a cup of Vodka to check quality. Take a large bowl, check the Vodka again to be sure it is of the hi... |
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Jo Segars Christmas cake recipe Can someone please help me with Jo Segars Christmas cake recipe !has condensed milk in it please |
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Mini Christmas cakes This year, I want to make mini cakes to give as gifts, but am not sure how long to cook them for.Have mini loaf tins 9 x 5cm and will be able to make 16 cakes at a time (to save time and effort cutting up the large cakes evenly).The large cakes cook for 4... |
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AH 2 egg Christmas/birthday cake This is a small fruit cake about 15-18cm that can be cut within several days of being baked.I carefully copied out the recipe and put it in a ringbinder that I put in a "safe place".Now of course when I'm thinking about making it the cat has... |
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Recommendations for Christmas pudding? to buy ;) Hi there, can anyone recommendation a tasty christmas pudding brand that can be bought or ordered online or in Auckland! I hear Nosh have some good ones but unsure of which brands are the best.thanks! |
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Christmas Cake I have made my Christmas cake already.I was going to ice it but have decided not to.However I would like to put nuts on the top instead. If I warm apricot jam, spread that on top of the cake and put the nuts on top (which I will roast beforehand) do you t... |
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Christmas Baking Class Hello, I just wanted to let everyone know that we (bakingmakesthingsbetter.com) have just announced a Christmas Baking Class in Auckland next month. Here's a link in case you are interested: http://www.bakingmakesthingsbetter.com/2012/11/christmas-bak... |
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Christmas Cake recipe for anyone who wants one. I have just posted the following recipe in General so figured some here might be interested - my mother made this many times over the years - its a lovely rich fruit cake. Condensed Milk Christmas Cake In a large saucepan bring to boil: 250gms butter 1 cu... |
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Christmas cake with condenses milk Help i've got as far as boiling fruit water vinegar and butter add baking soda and condensed milk.but I dont see any eggs mentioned have I copied it out wrongly is there eggs in this cake please Copied off receipes a few days ago. |
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Christmas pudding in the slow cooker has anyone ever made this! it is my job to do the pudding this yr and i thought i'd give this a go, but have a trial run thru first. i got the recipe from here and thought seemed quite good. i wondered what kind of bowl one would use, is it ok to use ... |
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Christmas Steamed Puddings - can you make in the slow cooker!Do you have a tried and true recipe please! I have never make a steamed pudding ever - I need all the help I can get! Thanks |
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Christmas ( Fudge Balls ) Had a nice recipe ,but cannot find it.The balls are made from chocolate fudge slice and has brandy or rum added to it and made into balls and rolled in coconut. Any recipes would be great, please.Thanks very much. |
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Edmonds christmas cake i usually make the edmonds christmas cake recipe and divide mixture between two tins but this year i've decided to try and divide it between three if possible. Anyone have any idea of what size tin would work! |
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Christmas cake idea please Hi all I am having all the family for Christmas Day and a few days after.I want to make my fruit christmas cake but some like iced fruit ckae (almond icing - yum yum!); some like fruit cake but not icing and some don't like fruit cake at all.So I am t... |
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Mid winter Christmas - entree ideas We're having roast lamb and all the trimmings for the main and I'm thinking of doing a roasted capsicum, pumpkin & tomato soup but that might be a bit adventurous for some of the kids who are coming so would you do an alternative soup or somet... |
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Help Mid Winter Christmas pudding - steamed one Hi organizing a mid winter Christmas and I had a Before and After cook book with an amazing recipe but I cant find the book. Any simple quick ideas for Saturday please |
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Who got new cookbooks for Christmas Who got a cookbook for a chrissie present I was spoilt and got the Best of Bill Granger and Donna Hay A Cooks Guide.But after all that cooking in the last two days I can't be bothered doing any today. Having a very lazy day. |
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Show us your Christmas Treats Needing some ideas! |
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Trifle made christmas eve or christmas morning! Never made one . It's for lunch on the 25th. Make it tonight and then put greek yoghurt (trying a healthy approach) and raspberries on just before serving! |
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Gardie. christmas cake Your christmas cake recipe is a hit in our house.Thank you for sharing your recipe with us I remember reading lots of others were using your recipe,wonder if they are enjoying it as well |
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Merry Christmas everyone l just want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and hope all your baking turns out perfect and you all have a lovely day with family and friends Thank you also to all who have posted some fabulous recipes l have got a fridge full of things l have made... |
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WHAT IS ON YOUR CHRISTMAS DAY MENU? So far I have a ham on the bone ....What else should I do?Trying to do something just a little different this year.Dad is a 'meat and 3 veg' kind of guy, so it cant be too different!LOL. Any idea? |
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How the Christmas Cake was invented a food historian explains. http://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/thiswayup |
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First time baking for Christmas Dinner Embarked on this milestone today. Been practicing cupcakes for a few weeks. Today made 12 vanilla/choc chip cupcakes with Berry Buttercream frosting, 18 choc cupcakes with Santa Hats (strawberries and cream cheese frosting) 8 Christmas Tree Cookies (piled... |
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Christmas Dinner - anything missing! Ok, so we have a massive rolled pork roast from a pig we got last week (filled with cranberry stuffing), a large wild turkey and a ham. Apple sauce I'm making tomorrow, gravy will be made after the roast/s are cooked on Sunday. We have coleslaw, roast... |
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Croissants for Christmas Brekkie If I buy them today will they be ok(I plan to heat in oven so they are crispy on the outside) on the day, or should I wait until tomorrow to buy! Thanks in advance all you clever people -this is a big cooking event for me! |
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Nuts for christmas nibbles. has anyone a nice quick and easy recipe for either spicy nuts, savoury and sweet. I remember my late mum used to make some that seemed to have a crunchy topping on them (get what i mean), but cant find a recipe in her book. what nuts are best, and what sp... |
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Christmas Day dessert ideas please I'm making a pavlova stack with cream/yoghurt & berry filling, but am not sure what to make to go with it. We aren't going for the traditional Christmas pud etc, but perhaps the ice-cream & fruit mince pud might be good. What are your thou... |
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Christmas Breakfast! Ideas pretty please! With mostly adult children, we had not had to do a breakfast for some time - each goes to their partners homes etc., but this year is the last in our big home.And now I have people for Chrissy Brekkie, I would appreciate hearing ideas or what you are serv... |
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Jenny Shipley's christmas cake recipe hi, has anyone got the Burton and Jenny Shipley's family christmas cake recipe,I had it and have miss placed it thanks |
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Alison Holst's crockpot plum/ Christmas pudding - Help please.My recipe books are still packed away and I'm going up to Dad's first thing Saturday.I thought I'd make it while I was up there to save posting it.Would someone be so kind as to post it please. Just to give it a Christmassy flavour... |
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Christmas Socials & Drinking I would like to share an experience with you all, about drinking and driving. As you well know, some of us have been known to have had brushes with the authorities on our way home from the odd social session over the years. A couple of nights ago, I was o... |
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Whats your christmas recipes! looking for some sweet treats to make this week for the family. Anyone got any good ones to share! |
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4 ingredient christmas cake, help! I decided to try making this cake, and it said to soak fruit in juice overnight, which I have done, but do I drain liquid off before mixing in other ingredients! I put friut into a glass bowl and put enough juice in to cover, but I think I was meant to on... |
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Quick and easy Christmas snacks/finger food! I can't see if this has already been done, if so could someone please put a link to the thread. Failing that, what are quick and easy snacks/finger food to serve to guests whilst they have a drink before eating the main meal!(In the past we've had... |
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Christmas Egg Nog 12 whole eggs, 2 litres of good quality vanilla Ice cream, Nutmeg to taste, 750mil to 1.25 litres of a good quality whisky. Blend well and chill.Remove from the fridge and blend again and enjoy! D O N TD R I N KA N DD R I V EA F T E RC O N S U M T I O N .... |
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Christmas Mince Pie Help HELP!I have no idea what I'm doing wrong.Have made christmas mince pies for the first time this year.The taste fab! Only problem is when I remove them from the mini muffin tin their bottoms are sticking!Yes have sprayed/buttered the bottom of the tins... |
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Christmas recipes Looking for a good Christmas dinner/lunch vegetarian recipe. |
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Christmas baking Inspire me. I am thinking sausage rolls. Mini quiches.Then what! People here aren't big fans of christmas mince pies.but what else is special! I was thinking tarts or loaf. |
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Icing Christmas spice cookies Does anyone have a good icing recipe for this fiddly job or an easy way children can help prettty the shapes up with icing. |
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Christmas Day dessert Any good ideas please! |
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Goldpack Christmas Cake Please......... I lost my Goldpack Christmas Cake recipe and had to make one out of the recipe book this year but it just wasn't the same. I had the original old packet with the recipe on the back and can't find itso has anyone got the recipe please:-) |
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The Twelve Cakes of Christmas. .an evolutionary history with recipes, by Professor Helen Leach of Otago University with her sister Mary Browne (famous for their cooking/gardening authorship). http://www.otago.ac.nz/press/booksauthors/2011/HelenLeachTwelveCakesChristmas.html This newly ... |
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Christmas cupcakes I have a recipe for gingerbread cupcakes which I'm going to make instead of Christmas cake which no-one eats but, being limited for decorating time, does anyone know where you can get some sort of Christmas sprinkle to go on top!I've seen them som... |
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For Irish15 re: Christmas Pudding in a Crockpot ? Quote: I have been looking for a crockpot xmas pud and found yours, you said it can be mixed the night before is that a good idea as Im having family for lunch and I know Im going to be run off my feet. Mixing the night before would be grand, do I leave i... |
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Christmas Ham Stupid maybe but.I just bought a smoked ham for Xmas then thought, duh, can I freeze it! 10 days in the fridge is too much, will it go off! |
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Ideas For Breakfast On Christmas Morning All ideas would be very much appreciated |
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BEST BRAND HAM FOR CHRISTMAS!. Hi.Can anyone tell me what a good brand or type of ham(leg,shoulder) is to get for Xmas!. i.e, Hellers, Medallion, Freedom, bordeux, etc.Thankyou. |
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Does anyone have the recipe for Christmas cake made with orange juice, packet of mixed fruit and flour can't remember what else,many thanks |
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Christmas cake icing help plz! I can bake a christmas cakeno worries but when it comes to the icingi cannever get it right! Whats the easiest simplist way! Yes i can even stuff up the premade one too! hahaha |
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White christmas Question the recipe please, is it easyand what is puffed wheat. thank you all you wonderful cooks! |
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Quake Treats, Christmas Bakers Required The Christchurch Baking Army would very much like your help to give some Christmas cheer and treats to those affected by the Quakes who remain in difficult situations with some families struggling emotionally. Would you like to help! We would like Christm... |
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Christmas Drinks :-) Baileys: 4 Eggs 1 can condensed milk 300ml cream ½ tablespoon coffee Mix together, don’t whip the cream thou Add to taste.Or till there is a bite to it Coconut essence Vanilla essence And if you like add Chocolate essence Then add 16oz whiskey... |
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Christmas cake.HELP Ive never made one before.how long should you soak the fruit and how long before its eaten should it be made! |
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Soaking the Christmas Cake Dried Fruit Hi there, When I soak the Christmas Cake dried fruit in rum (as I've just done), I want to do this for 3 days. Do I have to keep it in the fridge or can I leave it out of the fridge! Thanks for your advice in advance. |
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Christmas day menu! Does this sound ok! Hi guys i think ive done my christmas lunch menu. Im going to be feeding around 15 -20 people.Baked Ham with Mustard sauce ,Lamb LegRice Salad, Pasta Salad, Green Salad, Corn on the cob, Herb buttered potatoes, Devilled Eggs, Freash bread rolls.Desserts w... |
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Topping a Christmas Cake Very inexperienced baker here! I've found a great Christmas cake recipe which I'm going to use, and I've got a couple of questions. I would like to decorate it with circles of cherries and almonds, glazed with jam (?) instead of icing. What stage do I put... |
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Left out spices in christmas cake. in a hurry and had visitors arrived unexpedectly, and forgot to add the spices into the cake. hope it will taste ok. |
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Christmas Shortbread. My daughter and I spent this rainy Sunday afternoon decorating our shortbread biscuits. Just had to share. http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/42/197088942_full.jpg |
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Menu for a Christmas morning tea On a bit of a budget and are doing a Christmas morning tea for 20 later this week. Hoping to do it for about $40 for the food but I don't think it will be enough. Any ideas. I thought so far sandwichs, sausage rolls, mince bits, |
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Christmas dessert recipes has anyone got some cold recipes please. would like something different this year |
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I have to do a couple of salads for christmas day one is an egg salad but I'm not sure what dressing to use, something simple for plain eaters and also a pasta salad, I was given a rundown of a dressing a few years ago and it turned out lovely, I used a store bought mayo, best foods I think and olive... |
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Has anyone actually had a christmas cake that's... gone moldy within a few weeks? If so what were the circumstances? Just wondering because I got my cake out yesterday to sprinkle brandy over and noticed there is a patch or two that looks really soft and mushy. It must be a piece of the fruit just under t... |
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Christmas Puddings Got them already then realised I didnt have another big pot to steam it in! my recipe makes two so one is on the boil, do you think the 2nd one woud be ok until tomorrow, they take 6 hours to cook so when the first finishes at 8.30pm I dont want to stay u... |
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Christmas lunch entree ideas (not seafood) Whats your favourite entree for Christmas lunch/dinner that doesn't involve any seafood.! |
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Christmas fruit mince Can't find it in the shops, any ideas where I can buy some please ! |
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How long does mixed fruit for a Christmas cake last!I have about a kilo of mixed fruit stored in an airtight container in my pantry.Its been in there a year maybe more.Looks ok apart from a bit sugary.Do you think it's ok to use! |
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Favourite Christmas day salads! I have to bring a salad and a vege dish.needs to be yummy don't mind hunting for ingredients. Any ideas would be great! |
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Christmas Day Brunch for a crowd Hi there.Wondered if you ladies could help me with some ideas for a brunch of hot and cold things for Christmas Day for a crowd (20 people)-don't want to be faffing around with omeletes, pancakes etc and am keen to have stuff I can pre-prepare, heat u... |
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Christmas cake.where to get edible photos printed Im wanting to do a very nice christmas cake this year.sort of out of tradition and just going to do a variety of sponge layers etc. But im wanting to get a few family photos printed onto edible icing for the decoration of the cake and also some words/font... |
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Open house and christmas lunch! Hiya im hosting the christmas lunch this year and have a lot of family coming and going throughout the day. I was thinking i would put lunch on around 12-1pm and if people turn up later in the day i was hoping i could come up with a decent menu that will ... |
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Can you freeze white christmas! This recipe! WHITE CHRISTMAS 250g kremelta 1 c skim milk powder 1 c icing sugar pinch of salt ½ t vanilla essence 1 c mixture of raisins, coconut, cherries, apricots, nuts 3 c ricies Melt the kremelta.Stir in the ricies and mixture, and combine well.... |
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Freezing Christmas cake! Hi again Another freezing question - sorry - I am thinking of sending MIL a package for Christmas but want to cook them up early and freeze them then send to her later - hence the question about freezing cooked shortbread. I thought I might send her a chr... |
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Recommended brand for Cooked Christmas Ham please. Tried in General but no replies. |
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Easy Christmas cake. OK need a recipe that doesn't have a gazillion ingredients and doesn't take 3 - 4 days to prep/cook. Want a simple, afforadble recipe that I can make in advance(and will store well)and gift to friends. Any advice! |
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CHRISTMAS CAKE Is it necessary to use Brown Paper or Newspaper to line Tin when I have already lined it with Baking Paper! Thanks for your advice. |
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Moist Christmas cake recipe I am sure there are already recipes in here somewhere so if someone can direct me to them, that would be great.I am after a moist Christmas cake recipe.I did have one that has some kind of berry jam in it, but have moved house and lost the recipe. thank y... |
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Christmas M&Ms Anyone know where I can source the Christmas M&Ms (green and red ones) here in NZ! I know of Martha's Backyard but would like to have a backup option also just in case. I don't really want to buy from overseas as I want to make sure I have the... |
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What about a diabetic dessert for Christmas any receipes welcome please! |
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New Zealand womens weekly Christmas magazine I bought this today and it has great recipes for Christmas or entertaining in it and easy looking recipes |
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Easy Christmas bickie to give away to kids or adults is a mellowpuff biscuit with a dab of white icing in the middle with a jaffa stuck to it and above the jaffa two green leave lollies.It looks a bit like Rudolph the red nosed reindeer.Very effective and easy to do. - put in a tin and goo... |
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When do you make your Christmas cake! And how do you store it.In the past I have always made mine 10 days or so before Christmas as I was always scared the outside would dry out. |
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Wanting ideas how I could decorate our christmas cake - any suggestions - thank you |
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Feeding christmas cake Ive soaked the fruit in brandy and will bake the cake today, it's a recipe that requires regular "feeding", I'd prefer not to use anymore brandy, I'd read somewhere you can use orange juice as an alternative is that correct! |
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Icing Christmas Cake Can anyone tell me how to ice my cake without the icing breaking up I have even been to cake decorating classes but the blimmin stuff still breaks, I suppose I could use the roll out icing from the supermarket. |
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Christmas cake tin -question I have a 32cm square cake tin that i want to make a large cake in, for this christmas. Can anyone advise me as to how much fruit i would use. My good recipe that uses 2kg of fruit usually fits 25cm tin. |
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Christmas shortbread How does one make shortbread look Christmasy so as it give it away as a gift! |
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When to make Christmas cake? How long before Christmas do you normally make yours? |
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Melfords Wedding or Christmas Cake 14 "square 2 lb Sultanas 2lb Currants 1/4lb Cherries 1/4 lb Blanched Almonds 1/4 lb Mixed Peel Soak all this fruit overnight in 1/2 cup sherry and 1/2 cup of rum. Use a NEW plastic bucket. Next day cream 1 lb butter 1lb sugar then add eggs one at a time.Add 1/2 cup ... |
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Gluten free christmas cake Hi just wondering if anyone has a recipe for a gf christmas cake!Preferably one that doesnt cost the earth to make if possible |
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Christmas cake recipe I've searched TM and there are pages and pages of them so hoping someone wouldn't mind posting a really dark rich recipe in here. TIA! |
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Christmas cake - baking in silicone cake trays Many cake recipes require long hours of baking and require the baking trays to be lined with brown paper etc due to the long period of baking.Is it possible to bake christmas cakes in silicone cake trays and if so, do you ignore the lining instructions! |
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So what ya cooking for christmas! be interesting to hear others idea's. blessings in advance! |
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Meringue Christmas Cake This sounds yummy so thought I would post it on here. I have not made it yet.120g dry roasted almonds 80g pistachios 120g roasted hazelnuts 260g mixed fruit 250g g dates finely chopped 200g dark cooking chocolate, chopped 1tsp mixed spice 5 egg white at r... |
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Christmas Pudding do you have an absolute favourit There are so many recipies and each year i seem to be trying a new one and cant seem to get the best one.Love it to be real fruity but also cakey sick of trying more and its getting expensive trying them out so if you have the best please help out im sure... |
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Christmas food kids enjoy We have 25 for lunch on Christmas day and this year is the first time I've hosted. Out of the 25 there are 16 are childrenor teens. What are some ideas for Christmas foods that your children enjoy or that you enjoyed as a child! Not looking for desser... |
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Anyone got any good Christmas Food Recipes I want to do some differant things this year has any one got any ideas, things like truffles, desserts anything. |
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While the shops are putting Christmas food items at half price i have been buying Christmas puddings to make a recipe i made for the first time this year and which is both lovely and easy. I thought i would share it Christmast Pudding Truffles 200grm pre made christmas pudding 1/4 cup chocolate chips 8 ... |
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Christmas Cake - only currants and cherries OMG, this is kinda crazy but . I used to have this recipe from an NZ magazine (WW I think) that only used currants and cherries as the sole dried fruit in it! It was so so easy to make but had the most delicious moist texture and beautiful taste. Would an... |
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Alison Holst's Two Egg Christmas Cake Does anyone have this recipe please?It appeared in her "Kitchen diary 10" according to an old TM listing and also in one of the big hardcover books she published. There is a copy in the NZ Room of the Central Library in Christchurch, but of cour... |
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Christmas truffles I have to make100 truffles for a mid winter Christmas dinner can I start them and freeze some,as it' rather a lot for one go? |
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Julie le Clerc's Christmas Cake recipe please Hi there, is anyone able to give me the recipe for Christmas Cake from the cookbook Feast @ Home by Julie le Clerc? I have just read a write up about what a fabulous cake it is. It has a tin of condensed milk in it apparently. Fingers crossed. |
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Midwinter Christmas Baking Ideas Hi Guys. I need some help and Google isn't coming forth! We're holding a Hottest Home Baker competition at work, and the next theme is Midwinter Christmas (oddly enough that was my suggestion!), and I am totally stuck for ideas. I am quite a good baker, b... |
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White Christmas Used to make this with milk powder, ricebubbles,kremelta (Ithink). Can you help? |
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